My ML 350 Bluetec lease expires 5/2014, and I may not receive my Model X P83 for almost another year.
What to do in the meantime while waiting for the X? I have an older ICE SUV for long distances, so I'm thinking of leasing a RAV4 EV for local driving. At least it has Tesla engineering. Toyota is only making 2,600 of these CA "compliance" EV's, aka Toyota's Experimental Vehicles. Only 709 have been sold/leased since July, probably because it only has 103 mi EPA range with a 41.8 kWh Tesla battery pack. Now they have this CA lease deal to unload them for only $299+tax for 36 months, which is amazing for a $50K MSRP vehicle. 0.00001 money factor, and $19K residual value, although I would not keep it except as a collector's item.
Comments? Does anyone own one or have test-driven a RAV4 EV and what did you think?
Thanks!
Regional Lease Offer Ends 09/03/2013
Lease a 2013 RAV4 EV for $299 a mo. + tax after $15,400 Bonus Cash
$299 per month tax for 36 months
$3,999 due at signing
After $15,400 Bonus Cash is applied
Sales tax not included and is calculated before bonus cash is applied.
Lease Bonus Cash must be applied to lease down payment. Lease available only through Toyota Financial Services to qualified buyers. Offer excludes applicable taxes and fees. No security deposit required. You pay excess wear and tear, plus $.15 per mile over 36,000 miles at lease end. Lease payments may vary from dealer to dealer based on final negotiated price and equipment chosen. Lease offer is example only and applies only to new 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV Model #4480. Example vehicle may not be available at all dealers. Must take delivery by 9/3/13.
PS. George B. wrote me back on March 1st:
"
I think you are going to LOVE Model X. I can't wait to get mine so all our driving will be "electric."
Have a great weekend!
George
"
Let's all hope he's right! :biggrin:
What to do in the meantime while waiting for the X? I have an older ICE SUV for long distances, so I'm thinking of leasing a RAV4 EV for local driving. At least it has Tesla engineering. Toyota is only making 2,600 of these CA "compliance" EV's, aka Toyota's Experimental Vehicles. Only 709 have been sold/leased since July, probably because it only has 103 mi EPA range with a 41.8 kWh Tesla battery pack. Now they have this CA lease deal to unload them for only $299+tax for 36 months, which is amazing for a $50K MSRP vehicle. 0.00001 money factor, and $19K residual value, although I would not keep it except as a collector's item.
Comments? Does anyone own one or have test-driven a RAV4 EV and what did you think?
Thanks!
Regional Lease Offer Ends 09/03/2013
Lease a 2013 RAV4 EV for $299 a mo. + tax after $15,400 Bonus Cash
$299 per month tax for 36 months
$3,999 due at signing
After $15,400 Bonus Cash is applied
Sales tax not included and is calculated before bonus cash is applied.
Lease Bonus Cash must be applied to lease down payment. Lease available only through Toyota Financial Services to qualified buyers. Offer excludes applicable taxes and fees. No security deposit required. You pay excess wear and tear, plus $.15 per mile over 36,000 miles at lease end. Lease payments may vary from dealer to dealer based on final negotiated price and equipment chosen. Lease offer is example only and applies only to new 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV Model #4480. Example vehicle may not be available at all dealers. Must take delivery by 9/3/13.
PS. George B. wrote me back on March 1st:
"
I think you are going to LOVE Model X. I can't wait to get mine so all our driving will be "electric."
Have a great weekend!
George
"
Let's all hope he's right! :biggrin:
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